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Debuting Soon... The ULTIMATE Denim Sunrise Original from Londa
I've been working and taping video for several weeks now on a brand new creation that I feel is one of my VERY BEST pieces! Here's a few...
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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.
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Vintage Curtain Heading with Crochet-Edged Hankies
As I designed my vintage hanky curtains, I had the idea of highlighting the beautiful crochet-edged handkerchiefs as the 'headings' above...
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Vintage Hanky Curtains
For my ‘Memory’ guest bedroom, I decided to make use of precious hankies from my childhood. ‘Secret Pal’ hankies that I’d received each...
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Londa Shows How To Sew Pillows withOUT Pointy 'Dog Ears'
I don't know where I learned these techniques...but I've been using them successfully for years. Give it a try and comment to let me...
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How to Sew an EZ 3 or 5 Tier Skirt - Londa's Bohemian Fashion Guide
Tiered skirts will never go out of style. At least that’s my opinion. And since my lily white legs not only refuse to tan, but are full...
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Dress Form Fabric Collage
FINISHED! While at an annual sewing retreat at the Compass Retreat in TX with my sister last year, they showed off a collage hanging...
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Tilton Butterfly Tunic: Vogue 8691
It was a joy to stitch up this lovely rayon/lycra digital print fabric that I ordered from marcytilton.com using Katherine Tilton's Vogue...
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Super Simple Circle Cape
I've had sew much fun 'knocking off' this super simple circle cape that I invested in while teaching out in Fresno a few weeks ago! I...
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New Knit Top from Old Polo Shirt
I've been having fun transforming a men's polo knit shirt featuring a knit collar and front button tab closure into a wonderful women's...
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Abby Cadabby Wand & Hair Poufs
Grandma Sesame Street Challenge: Create… “Abby Cadabby Magic Wand and Hair Poufs for granddaughter’s 2nd birthday celebration.” That was...
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Favorite Inspiration: Soft Surroundings Catalog/Website
FUN and INSPIRATION for my own WANNA SEW list is a trip through the Soft Surroundings Catalog – that they are kind enough to (snail) mail...
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Arm Chair Organizer to Sew…a GREAT GIFT!
This ARM CHAIR ORGANIZER will make a great gift for upcoming Mother’s Day or Father’s Day to keep remote controls, pen, book, magazines...
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Adding a Ruffle to Lengthen a Top Pattern – a Peek at Londa’s new Trendy Tunic Tops patt
Take just a few minutes to take a peek at my new pattern: Trendy Tunic Tops. You’ll learn how I was taught years ago in college fashion...
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Preview Londa’s New Pattern: Trendy Tunic Tops
Pattern writing/recording is going well – AHEAD of schedule! Take a peek at just a few of the garments developed in the design process. ...
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Design Time with Londa – Project Survey
2018 is off to a very creative and FUN beginning! I spent the first few days digging into my stash AND got 1/2 price at the local Thrift...
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Poncho of 2 Rectangles – How to Draft & Sew
Creating a poncho of 2 rectangles is nothing new – but since I’d never done it before, I wanted to give it a try for Christmas Gifts for...
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Kenzie’s Christmas Doll & Sleeping Bag Sewing How-To’s
Just as my Grandma made me my ‘Lucy Doll’ – gee, about 63 years ago – this Christmas it was time to create a similar cloth doll for my...
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Frayed Edge Shawls
Making these Frayed Edge Shawls for Christmas gifts did not turn out to be quite the ‘quick and EZ’ that I had thought they would be! ...
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Toddler Poncho How-To DIY
Today, I share my Toddler Poncho How-To DIY for creating a simple poncho – AND it gives me the chance to show off my sweet, gorgeous...
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Toddler Felt Christmas Tree – Grandma’s Gift Sewn with Love
My prayer as I worked to create this Felt Christmas Tree and Ornaments for my granddaughter was that I was creating a family heirloom...
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Gift-Making Memories – Past, Present & Future
For me, Christmas means MAKING gifts. Speaking for myself, there is no comparison to the experience of GIVING when I compare giving...
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